Weather & Climate in Montreal, MO
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Montreal enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.9 inches. The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,033 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (1°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.0°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,033 ft (315 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 31/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9685°N, 92.5913°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Nearest Airport | Waynesville-St Robert Regional Forney Field (TBN) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
12 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.
| Jun 7, 2011 | 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri | M3.9 | 149 km | 21 km |
| May 18, 2005 | Missouri | M3.3 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Jul 31, 2005 | Missouri | M3.3 | 84 km | 5 km |
| Mar 30, 2001 | 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri | M3.1 | 65 km | 5 km |
| Jan 21, 1992 | 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri | M3.1 | 8 km | 5 km |
| Jul 8, 2003 | 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri | M2.9 | 114 km | 4 km |
| Feb 14, 2019 | 11 km WSW of Mountain View, Missouri | M2.6 | 133 km | 7 km |
| Apr 4, 2015 | 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri | M2.6 | 110 km | 2 km |
| Mar 7, 2009 | 7 km S of Miramiguoa Park, Missouri | M2.6 | 135 km | 7 km |
| Feb 3, 2014 | 18 km NW of Potosi, Missouri | M2.6 | 146 km | 14 km |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 3 km E of Hartville, Missouri | M2.6 | 80 km | 4 km |
| Apr 29, 2018 | 3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri | M2.5 | 46 km | 2 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
400 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 16 fatalities, 275 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Sep 26, 1959 | EF4 | 69 km | 7.8 mi | 0 |
| Mar 25, 1954 | EF4 | 79 km | 12.1 mi | 2 |
| May 22, 2019 | EF3 | 41 km | 32.7 mi | 0 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | EF3 | 47 km | 7.5 mi | 0 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | EF3 | 69 km | 11.0 mi | 2 |
| Jan 7, 2008 | EF3 | 47 km | 1.8 mi | 0 |
| Jan 7, 2008 | EF3 | 50 km | 4.7 mi | 0 |
| Jan 7, 2008 | EF3 | 92 km | 50.4 mi | 3 |
| Mar 12, 2006 | EF3 | 84 km | 32.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 12, 2006 | EF3 | 75 km | 17.0 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 2003 | EF3 | 22 km | 14.0 mi | 4 |
| Jun 1, 1999 | EF3 | 80 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| May 1, 1983 | EF3 | 79 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 15, 1982 | EF3 | 88 km | 14.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 20, 1973 | EF3 | 94 km | 10.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 20, 1973 | EF3 | 71 km | 19.4 mi | 0 |
| Apr 20, 1973 | EF3 | 87 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 15, 2023 | EF2 | 65 km | 6.9 mi | 0 |
| Apr 13, 2018 | EF2 | 98 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
| Feb 28, 2012 | EF2 | 70 km | 9.5 mi | 1 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (7,388 acres, 1994).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 7,388 | 30 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 5,344 | 29 km |
| 2006 | BIG SPRING FIRE | 4,921 | 31 km |
| 2010 | UNNAMED | 4,767 | 28 km |
| 2023 | ELM SPRINGS RX | 4,378 | 57 km |
| 2009 | MOUNTAIN CREEK | 4,322 | 26 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 4,179 | 33 km |
| 2023 | CANNON RANGE RX | 3,870 | 49 km |
| 2021 | UNNAMED | 3,665 | 77 km |
| 1992 | UNNAMED | 3,538 | 29 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 3,533 | 32 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 3,492 | 35 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 3,336 | 19 km |
| 2021 | KAINTUCK | 3,325 | 61 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 3,135 | 31 km |
| 2012 | KINFOLK RD | 2,883 | 28 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 2,831 | 61 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 2,763 | 56 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 2,710 | 31 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 2,590 | 29 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (1°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.6 in |
Montreal has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 35°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (2.3").